The official blog for creator Kenji Sonishi’s comedy manga/anime series Neko Rahmen has formally announced development of a second Neko Rahmen anime television series. The first 13 episode Neko Rahmen anime series is available for free viewing and download from Vuze. A live action Neko Rahmen motion picture, to be directed by Minoru Kawasaki, was announced last April.
Source: Anime News Network
The August issue of Gekkan Shonen Magazine has reportedly revealed that the upcoming Alive -Saishuu Shinkateki Shounen- (Alive: The Final Evolution) anime television series will be animated by Gonzo & AIC studios and directed by Hiraike Yoshimasa (Solty Rei, Sketchbook ~full color’S~).
Source: Moon Phase Diary
Devil’s Due Publishing has struck a deal with Digital Manga Publishing to create an original American comic book series based on Hideyuki Kikuchi’s Vampire Hunter D novel series. The “Vampire Hunter D: American Wasteland” comic series will, according to Devil’s Due, “have a noticeably North American feel never before seen in the Vampire Hunter D mythos, while closely paying respect to the history of D.”
Source: ICv2
Pop Japan Travel has announced that its already tempting “Mind Over Manga” guided “otaku” tour of Japan is now even more exciting with the addition of an exclusive tour of the Nippon Animation studio, guided by veteran anime art director Nizo Yamamoto. Mr. Yamamoto served as art director for acclaimed films including Princess Mononoke and Grave of the Fireflies. His background art has appeared in films including Perfect Blue, Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro, and Spirited Away. Nippon Animation is the production studio behind works including the famous “World Masterpiece Theater” anime franchise, Locke the Superman, and Hunter x Hunter. The Mind Over Manga tour is scheduled for August 21-27.
The trailer for Hayao Miyazaki’s upcoming film Gake no Ue no Ponyo (Ponyo on a Cliff by the Sea) broadcast during the June 27th episode of NTV’s Zoom in Super television program is now available on YouTube. The trailer features the film’s theme song performed by 9 year old Nara Yuria, the voice of Ponyo. The film is scheduled to open in Japanese theatrical release on July 19th.
As expected, it’s adorably cute. But Ponyo certainly doesn’t look like any goldfish I’ve ever seen.
The official Japanese homepage for the recently announced ef - a tale of melodies anime television series is now online. The site features a 50 second trailer available for download or online viewing.
Source: Anime News Network
Geneon Entertainment has formally announced the development of a second Ichigo Marshmallow (”Strawberry Marshmallow”) OVA series.
The ToHeart 2ad OVA series has issued a formal announcement of development of a sequel anime series titled “ToHeart 2ad Plus.”
The recently broadcast final episode of the fourth Major television series included an announcement of a January 2009 planned premier of a fifth Major television series.
Source: Anime News Network
The short stop-motion animated film Stephan, produced by Japanese studio Muku, is now available on YouTube in 10 languages, including English. The short children’s film is designed to educate children about the world’s oil crisis. The film has been created for screening at this week’s international Junior 8 Summit in Toyako, Hokkaido. The event that brings together international children, occurs prior to the G8 Summit.
Source: Anime News Network
The official Strike Witches homepage now hosts 4 short, streaming trailers for the upcoming TV series. Click the website’s top left red button to access the video clips.
Source: Moon Phase
During its Rondo Robe 2008 publicity event, Geneon Entertainment formally announced development of “ef - a tale of melodies,” an anime television series sequel to the 2007 TV series “ef - a tale of memories,” based on the adult PC game from Minori. The upcoming series will, once again, be animated by Shaft.
Source: Moon Phase Diary
Reportedly animation studio TNK will produce a TV anime adaptation of Feng’s 2007 adult PC game “Akane-Iro ni Somaru Saka.”
Source: Moon Phase Diary
ICv2 has published a spoiler-free positive review of the upcoming Japanese animated Batman anthology film Batman: Gotham Knight.
The 2006 anime series Demashitaa! Powerpuff Girls Z, a Japanese remake of creator Craig McCracken American animated series, will premier on the Cartoon Network serving Latin America on Saturday, August 2.
No North American broadcast has been announced.
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Triad Toys has secured rights from Geneon Entertainment to produce toys and collectibles based on the 2004 anime television series Samurai Champloo. 12 inch tall, highly articulated collectable figures of Samurai Champloo main characters Mugen and Jin are scheduled for release on December 15th. Triad Toys also has plans for a series of collectible scale statues and maquettes.
These 12 inch figures seem pricy, but considering their size and quality, they may actually be quite a bargain at $119.99 each.
